FDIC's Palo Alto Hardware & Subscription Tech Refresh

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is soliciting quotes through RFQ# CORHQ-25-Q-0410 for a Palo Alto Networks hardware and subscription technology refresh to support Metro Office and Regional Office firewalls configured for network traffic inspection and Intrusion Detection System functionality. The procurement includes 8 PA-3410 units with redundant AC power supplies, 4 PA-3420 lab units, advanced threat prevention subscriptions, premium support services, optical transceivers, and related hardware maintenance over a one-year performance period. Offerors must be either an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Authorized Reseller/Partner of Palo Alto Networks and must submit comprehensive documentation including a completed pricing schedule, representations and certifications, reseller/partner agreements, and pre-award Supply Chain Risk Management information. The FDIC will evaluate submissions using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology and expects vendors to provide their most favorable government discount with TAA-compliant networking equipment. Questions are due by 12:00 PM EST on September 19, 2025, while all quotes must be submitted by 12:00 PM EST on October 6, 2025.

This solicitation operates without any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors meeting the technical requirements. The procurement involves nine distinct line items covering Palo Alto Networks hardware units, subscription services, maintenance support, and shipping, with the equipment destined for both Metro and Regional Office locations. The contract will have a one-year performance period beginning from the award date, and the place of performance is specified as Arlington, Virginia. The FDIC requires all networking equipment to be TAA-compliant and specifically designed for US Government accounts, emphasizing the critical nature of supply chain security through mandatory pre-award SCRM documentation. While specific dollar amounts are not disclosed in the solicitation notice, the procurement represents a significant technology refresh initiative encompassing both hardware infrastructure and ongoing subscription services for the federal agency's cybersecurity operations.